You're Tops in my Book Card

Hey everyone!  The idea for this card just popped into my brain during the car ride on the way home from Monterey!  I knew the challenge at Cricut 360 was to do something for your parents, but I had no idea what I was going to do...  Well, when you're driving for hours, you get to do a lot of thinking!  :)  I like the way this turned out, it looks almost like it did in my head....  I will definitely be sending this to my parents because they are the best parents ever!!!!  They pretty much paid for the trip to Monterey, they are always supportive of my sister and me, and they just rock!  :)

Cricut 360- create something for the parents
Frosted Designs- use a quote (I've heard people say this before)
GAB Challenge- use something you rarely use (Graphically Speaking cart. & the wobble springs)
Whimsical Wednesday- interactive fun (I used springs under the tops, so they wiggle a lot)
365 Cards- add dimension to your project

Graphically Speaking- book card base cut at 4.29"
Joys of the Season- ornament (I used to make tops) cut at 2.53"
Cuttlebug- d'vine swirls
Peachy Keen Stamps- Retro Paper Doll Face Assortment
Sentiment is from my computer- HP PSG font at size 18
Stickles- star dust, cotton candy, lime green
Glossy Accents
Wire to make the springs

**  I used the search feature on my Gypsy to find a top and the only cartridge that has one is Boys Will be Boys.  I don't own that cartridge so I started thinking about other things that may resemble a top, and that's when ornaments popped into my brain!  I used the ornament from Joys of the Season, cut each one 3 times (so I could layer the different colored papers), cut off the top of the ornament and the little ball on the bottom, and VOILA it's a little spinning top!  :)

**  I had been hearing that you can use Action Wobbles to create movement on your cards, but I didn't have any.... so, I made my own.  They are not exactly the same as the Action Wobbles, but they are really fun!  To make them I just cut some wire, wrapped it around a pen, and used Scotch tape to adhere it to the little tops and then to the card. 

Hope you enjoy, and you're all tops in my book too!  :)

Blog Award!!! :)

Hey everyone!  I came back from Monterey yesterday, and I am working on a card that I will post later today!  If it comes out the way it is in my head, it's going to be cute.... :)  Anywho, I am so excited that Lolis @ http://lolis-mycorner.blogspot.com/ has shared a blog award with me!!!  YAHOO!!!!  Lolis is an incredibly talented crafter, and you should really check out her blog!  It's great!  Thank you Lolis! 

The rules for this award are:

*Your Blog has been deemed Cricut-tastic!

* Wear this Badge proudly on your Blog

share it with friends! Since Cricut is 5 years old and they

have an E2 out share this award with 10 people

that you think have Cricut-tastic Blogs!



You also have to tell 5 Cricut Related things about yourself:


Okay, here are 5 Cricut related things about me:

1. My Cricut and Gypsy are used on just about every project that I make.

2. I have the Cricut Expression (and I use my friend Sarah's Imagine sometimes).

3. I am somewhat addicted to buying Cricut cartridges, but my teacher salary keeps that under control.

4. My Cricut is 2 years old, and I purchased it at Wal-Mart the day after Thanksgiving.

5. A huge goal of mine is to start using my Cricut for my classroom more often. 


And now to pass this on to other crafters out there (not in any particular order & trust me it was hard for me to decide...)  Take some time to look at these blogs, you will not be disappointed!  :) 

1.  Pam @ http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/
2.  Karen @ http://kaleidoscopicsparkles.blogspot.com/
3.  Shen @ http://mycuriouscrafts.blogspot.com/
4.  Amy @ http://amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com/
5.  Maribel @ http://ilovescrapping.blogspot.com/
6.  Cely @ http://hawaiipaperparty.blogspot.com/
7.  Pat @ http://patsscraps.blogspot.com/
8.  Lisa @ http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/
9.  Sonia @ http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com/
10.  Glora @ http://glorascrafts.blogspot.com/

Thank you again Lolis!  :)

365 Cards Guest Designer- You're One of a Kind

Like hello everyone!  Like this card totally makes me think of the 80's!  You know!  It's, like, totally rad and stuff!  Okay, okay, I'll stop... :)  This card really does remind me of the 80's though, with the black and white and neon colors.  I'm so excited to be the Guest Designer this month at 365 Cards, and here is the second sketch and the card I came up with for it!  Yay!  :)

A2 sized card
Cricut cartridges used:
Mini Monograms- scalloped circle cut at 3.59"
Create a Critter- flower cut at 5", middle of flower cut at 7.31"
George and Basic Shapes- circle cut at 2.41"
My Pink Stamper stamps- Spectacular Sayings
Peachy Keen Stamps- Everyday Character Face Assortment
Stickles- star dust
Ribbon
Buttons

Well, there you have it folks!  Like totally have a good day okay!  :)

*P.S.  I am also going to enter this into The Paper Variety- create a project using the picture for inspiration.

Merry Christmas Snowflake Card

Hello!  I am posting this card today (which is actually kind of tomorrow already) because I am going to be going to Monterey for the next couple of days....  I am so excited to get out of this heat!  Woo hoo!  As always, I will look forward to coming back on Sunday and seeing what you have created over the weekend!  :)  This card is making me really get into the holiday spirit!  I think it turned out looking kind of country...  I had the song "Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays" by N'Sync playing in my head the entire time I was making this!  Very nerdy, I know...  :)

Celebrate the Occasion- make a shaped Christmas card
Bitten by the Bug 2- use the mittens from Joys of the Season cartridge
Scrapbookaholic by Abby- use some bling (I think Stickles are bling)

Cricut cartridges used:
Winter Woodland- card cut at 4.41", snowflake cut at 5.59"
Joys of the Season- mittens cut at 1.47"
Storybook- frame cut at 1.55" for white piece, 1.94" for green piece
Cuttlebug- swiss dots, snowflakes
Sentiment- Stampabilities
Stickles- star dust

Okay, there it is!  Hope you enjoy, and I'll see you in a couple of days!

Rose Birthday Card

Hello everyone!  I am really excited today because I stepped outside of my comfort zone and made some paper flowers.  These flowers were fun to make, and I was so happy that they turned out looking somewhat like roses! :)  I followed a video tutorial to make these flowers... you can see that video here.  This card is definitely more elegant than I'm used to making too...  There is no amount of Create a Critter on here at all!  Hee hee....  :)  Here's the card....

Cricut Cardz Challenge- create a birthday card for a grandparent
Birthday Sundaes- create a birthday card using green, orange, and white
Scrappy Frogs Challenge- use flowers in your project

A2 sized card

Cricut cartridges used:

George and Basic Shapes- flowers (each size is cut x3) cut at 1.5", 2", 2.5"

Storybook- frame cut at 1.51" for white piece, 1.71" for green piece

Disney Princess Dreams Come True- leaves cut at 1.5", 1.94"

Cuttlebug- argyle

Sentiment- Hero Arts Birthday Messages stamp set

Glue gun

Well there it is....  No stickles, no punny sentiment, no Create a Critter....  Just a pretty fancy card!  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy!  :)

**I am also going to enter this into the Kissed by a Frog linky party: http://kissedbyafrog.blogspot.com/2011/07/frog-blog-love-linky-party-5.html

AND

Beary Best Camping Card

Hey everyone!  This card was really fun to make!  I love going camping, so this card made me feel happy!  :)  I used some distress ink for the first time, and I used a lot of Cricut cuts and foam tape, to create this little outdoor scene....  Here it is.....

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge-  Let's Go Camping: outdoor theme
Scrapalicious- use a bear in your project
My Craft Spot-  Ink it Up (I inked all of the foliage, the thought bubble, marshmallow, etc.)

A2 sized card

Cricut cartridges used:

Create a Critter- bear cut at 1.71", campfire cut at 1.71"

Graphically Speaking- moon cut at 1.24"

Disney Princesses Dreams Come True- pine tree cut at 2.88"

3 Birds on Parade- marshmallow stick cut at 1.94"

Everyday Paper Dolls- boy cut at 3", bushes cut at 4.88"

Gypsy Wanderings- pine tree cut at 3.71"

Potpourri Basket- pine trees cut at 3.82"

Indie Art- thought bubble cut at 1.2"

My Pink Stamper- More Punny-licious

PaperTrey Ink Stamps- Mega Mixed Messages

Peachy Keen Stamps- Wide Eyed and Bushy Tailed & Everyday Character Face Asst.

Glossy Accents

Silver gel pen (for the stars)

Martha Stewart glitter- fire opal

Tim Holtz Distress Ink- antique linen

Whew!  It takes a lot of cartridges and work to mimic the great outdoors!  Thanks for stopping by...  Hope you enjoy!  :)

Sandal Shaped Card with a Cute Pooch!

Hey everyone!  I was having major internet problems yesterday and wasn't able to post anything!  :(  But today it seems to be working okay, so I can post this card I whipped up for some challenges....  Before I get to the card I want to thank Lisa- A Mermaid's Crafts and Lori- Lori's Artsy Obsession for giving me some blog awards!!!  These ladies are incredibly talented and sweet, you should check them out!  I was given the Stinkin' Cute Blog Award and the Best Friend Blogger Award!  :)  Thanks again, it made me feel very special!!! :)

Now onto the challenges: 

Getting Cricky w/ K. Andrews- Simply Sunday Fashionista challenge (I think this pup's more fashionable than me)
Use it Tuesday- make something with an animal & use something from your scrappin' stash (I used a prima flower and some sequin ribbon)
Die Cuttin' Divas- summer theme
Cricut Cardz- include summer apparel
My Sheri Crafts- include a faithful & furry companion on your project
Paper Playtime- summer theme

Cricut cartridges used:

Life is a Beach- sandal (for card base) cut at 7.94" (this image has 2 sandals, so I hid one on my Gypsy), bathing suit cut at 1.47" (I had to cut it and piece it together to fit the dog's body)

Paisley- sunglasses cut at .76"

Create a Critter- dog cut at 2.65", purse cut at 1.82"

Cuttlebug- seeing spots

My Pink Stamper stamps- More Punny-licous

Peachy Keen Stamps- Wide Eyed and Bushy Tailed Face Assortment

Prima flower

Sequin ribbon (I adhered it with glue dots)

Martha Stewart fine glitter- sterling

Glossy Accents

I'm glad that my internet is working again!  I'm now off to check out some of the blogs I missed out on yesterday.... Thanks for stopping by! :)